Sony President Steve Mosko Advises the Class of 2011
As President of Sony Pictures Television, Steve Mosko oversees the development and marketing of programming that reaches more than 430 million households worldwide. In May, he shared his life experiences and advice with the graduates in both Orange and — via the Internet — in Singapore at Dodge College’s commencement ceremonies. Mosko, who was once turned down
TV Club Hosts Web Series Creator
As web series grow in popularity, more and more film and TV students are finding their first jobs in the world of Internet TV.
Betty Thomas joins Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
BETTY THOMAS JOINS CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY’S DODGE COLLEGE OF FILM AND MEDIA ARTS Acclaimed Director Named Filmmaker-in-Residence for Fall 2011 Orange, CA (September 21, 2011) – Accomplished director and producer Betty Thomas (Dr. Dolittle, Private Parts, The Brady Bunch Movie, 28 days) will be mentoring students and screening her work as the O.
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Alumnus wins Emmy Award for weather reporting
Sam Argier (’03) has won his second Emmy Award for weather news reporting. Argier is the morning meteorologist at KIRO 7 Eyewitness News, the CBS affiliate in Seattle. “With so many talented broadcast meteorologists in the Northwest, this is a tremendous honor,” Argier said. “It means so much to be recognized by my peers,”
Alum James Smith’s new film DRIVE
A big congratulations is in order to former Dodge College student James Smith (’01, FP), who has just landed his first major credit on a feature film! Co-producing the new thriller starring Ryan Gosling, James has certainly made it to the big time. Not only is this a major Hollywood feature with a substantial budget
"The Virtual Mine" Nominated for Emmy
In conjunction with The Independent Lens, Professor Sally Rubin and fellow filmmaker Jennifer Gilomen's new film Deep Down is receiving outstanding praise since its 2010 debut. The film explores the southern coal mining industry, documenting the impact of strip mining on the people and landscape of Kentucky. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blog/2011/07/independent-lens-nominated-for-five-emmys.html
Professor Sally Rubin receives Emmy Nod for 'Deep Down'
The Virtual Mine is a 3D Second Life virtual-world experience that simulates coal mining life, Appalachian culture and the effect of mountaintop removal on a community – topics explored in Deep Down. The film is co-directed by cinematographer Jen Gilomen. The documentary aired last year as part of PBS’ Emmy-winning documentary series Independent Lens and
Cinematographer Johnny E Jensen joins Dodge College faculty
Jensen, whose credits include The Godfather and An Officer And A Gentleman, brings 40 years of experience to his new role at Chapman University’s Dodge College Of Film And Media Arts. “Johnny Jensen brings another layer of breadth and depth to our outstanding cinematography faculty,” Dodge College Dean Bob Bassett said. “To enable our students to learn from
Chapman TV Pilots Compete with Pros at Festival
For the third year in a row, a TV pilot written, produced, directed and created by Chapman students has been nominated as Outstanding Drama at the prestigious New York Television Festival.
The Crowd: Fashionable Women of Chapman descend on Newport
By B.W. Cook August 10, 2011 | 8:00 p.m. Elegant Big Canyon Country Club, Newport Beach, opened its formidable French Tudor doors to welcome the Fashionable Women of Chapman University and their handsome escorts for a 40th anniversary dinner celebration. The upbeat summer soiree was chaired by the triad of social power on the coast,Leslie Cancellieri, Sally Crockett
Chapman Students invited to attend Actor’s Showcase
Looking for new talent for your short film? Tired of student actors, websites, and wooden performances? Thanks to Dean Basset, we have access to a new opportunity to observe, meet, and network with local actors trained in the classic “Improvisation technique.” Check out this open invitation to Dodge College (and general Chapman University) students to